Callan vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Callan Rank #242

King Rank #343

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #343 for King.

Is Callan or King more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Callan and King mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Callan and King boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.